Irfan Yadav stars as Chennaiyin FC breaks Jamshedpur’s streak
Key Points:
– Chennaiyin FC defeats Jamshedpur 5-1 in ISL 2024-25
– Irfan Yadav named Player of the Match with a goal, 2 assists
– Chennaiyin moves to 6th; Jamshedpur drops to 4th after the defeat
JAMSHEDPUR – Chennaiyin FC ended a seven-year winless run at JRD Tata Sports Complex with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 encounter on Monday.
Chennaiyin’s commanding win started in the sixth minute when Jamshedpur’s center-back Pratik Chaudhari’s defensive error led to an own goal.
A cross from the right flank by winger Vincy Barretto found Chaudhari, who inadvertently sent the ball into his own net, leaving goalkeeper Albino Gomes helpless.
The lead doubled in the 22nd minute with Irfan Yadav’s impressive solo effort.
Breaking past the Jamshedpur defense from his own half, Yadav’s grounded right-footer from outside the box flew into the bottom right corner, giving Chennaiyin a 2-0 advantage.
Scottish winger Connor Shields added to the lead in the 24th minute, taking a sharp left-footer to slot the ball past the diving Gomes, bringing the score to 3-0.
Early in the second half, Colombian striker Wilmar Jordan Gill made it 4-0, capitalizing on an assist from Yadav, who stole the ball from Chaudhari in the attacking third.
Gill’s well-placed lob defeated Gomes as it landed in the bottom right corner of the net.
Brazilian attacking midfielder Lucas Brambilla struck again for Chennaiyin in the 71st minute, lofting a shot from outside the box into the top left corner.
With a comfortable 5-0 lead, Chennaiyin controlled the game until Jamshedpur’s Spanish midfielder Javi Hernandez scored a consolation penalty goal in the 81st minute.
The penalty was awarded following a handball by Yadav, and Hernandez converted the spot kick with a powerful left-footer into the top left corner.
Despite an even 50-50 possession split, Chennaiyin displayed superior accuracy, with 14 attempts and six shots on target, of which five were goals.
In contrast, Jamshedpur managed only five attempts, with two on target.
This ISL clash marked the 15th face-off between the two teams, with Chennaiyin claiming their seventh win and Jamshedpur holding three victories, alongside five draws.
The result brought Chennaiyin to sixth place in the standings with 11 points from seven matches, while Jamshedpur slipped to fourth with 12 points.
